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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1925

Page

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Governor's Brother in Auto Luck Reigns at Indiana School

Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth at Fort Wayne lists a $3,766.50 Cadillac purchase paid to E. W. Steinhart Co. for official use by superintendent James Jackson. The board, including Mrs. E. A. Gould, says the old car was wrecked and repair would not suffice.

Indiana School Ft. Wayne State Auditor's Office E. W. Steinhart Co James Jackson Ed Jackson Byron Biggs Jackson E. A. Gould Peru

New Southwestern Limited Deluxe Train Unveiled

J. W. Gardner of New York Central Lines announced The Southwestern Limited a deluxe train from St. Louis to New York starting April 26. Indianapolis schedules show eastbound at 2 16 p m arriving New York 19 50 a m next day and westbound at 11 15 a m arriving St Louis 5 p m. The New York departure is 4 45 p m and St Louis departure 9 00 a m with service modeled on the Twentieth Century Limited.

J. W. Gardner New York Central Lines Southwestern Limited St. Louis New York Indianapolis Chicago

Death of John Singer Sargent in London

Famous portrait painter John Singer Sargent died in Chelsea London after a late night stroke. He was born in Florence in 1856, studied in England and France, and rose to fame with Salon and Academy exhibitions. A notable Indianapolis work portrays Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.

John Singer Sargent United Press ONDON Chelsea Thames Sargent Florence Italy Boston Mass England France Carolun Duran Salon Academy Paris Spain America Indianapolis James Whitcomb Riley John Herron Art Institute Riley Herron Institute

Painleve to form cabinet in France after Herriot fall

Paul Painleve informs President Doumergue he will form a new cabinet to succeed Edouard Herriot. Socialists back him without joining the ministry. Aristide Briand may be foreign minister, removing Herriot from the lineup. Remaining posts include Rene Renault in justice and De Monzian in finance.

United Press Paris Paul Painleve Chamber of Deputies Doumergue Edouard Herriot Painleve Herriot Aristide Briand Forfaico Rene Renault de Monaztie

Essays Must Be in Mail by Midnight

The Indianapolis Times Industrial Essay Contest closes at midnight tonight. Entries mailed or delivered to the contest editor by then will be accepted even if postmarked later. Prizes are 15, 10, and 5 dollars. judges include O B Iles Elmer W Stout and E J Gausepohl.

Indianapolis Times Times O. RB. Iles International Machine Tool Company Elmer W. Stout Fletcher American National Bank E. J. Gausepohl E. J. Gausepohl Co Indianapolis

Wagon Driver Dies as Train Strikes Crossing at Lawrence Ind

James Groves, 70, of Lawrence, Ind., was killed when a west bound Big Four train struck the wagon he rode to drag four horses near the Lawrence crossing. Three horses died. wreckage and Groves were dragged 600 to 900 feet. Death from fractured skull per Dr. R. B. Records. Survived by wife, son Everett, and a daughter.

James Groves Lawrence Ind Cleveland Big Four Railroad Groves R. B. Records Paul F. Robinson Robinson

Mayor Lew Shank Cites $300000 Cost Of Naming Mayor

Mayor Lew Shank told Omaha reporters Indianapolis politics cost about $300000 to elect the next mayor with only half reported to parties. He accused unnamed donors of funding campaigns and criticized traffic penalties. He also urged higher street railway fares and noted shifts in liquor consumption during prohibition.

Lew Shank Omaha Neb Indianapolis Shank

Governor appoints Hershmann to State highway commission

Governor Jackson announced the appointment of George Hershmann of Crown Point to the State highway commission. He will replace Walter G. Zahrt of Ft Wayne whose term expires Friday and who did not seek reappointment. Hershmann, former Tenth district Democratic chairman, was recommended by Lake County Republicans.

Jackson George Hershmann Crown Point State Highway Commission Walter G. Zahrt Ft. Wayne Zahrt Kershmann Tenth District Lake County

Hawkins Mortgage Company Assets Put At About Ten Thousand

Final report by Lew Wallace temporary receiver before referee Harry Sheridan shows cash assets of Hawkins Mortgage Company and affiliates near 10 000. The firm claimed a 9 million business while receipts totaled 19 694 57 and disbursements 13 175 58. Fourteen officials were convicted of conspiracy to defraud with most appealing.

Hawkins Mortgage Company Lew Wallace Harry C. Sheridan Wallace Warrack Sheridan Warrack Wallace Morton S. Hawkins Dayton Indiana Hawkins Company

Murder charge to be pressed in Cunningham case

State's Attorney Brewer announced that charges of murder will be filed today against Mrs. Harry Cunningham in the deaths of her two sons Harry and Walter. Chicago chemists reported arsenic sufficient to kill found in exhumed bodies, influencing the decision not to examine her mental condition.

Bw United Press Ary Ind Harry Cunningham Harry Walter Brewer Chicago Cunningham Crown Point

Liner Mont Laurier Aflame In Liverpool Dry Dock

The 15,000 ton Canadian Pacific liner Mont Laurier is afire in a Liverpool dry dock. Fore decks are badly damaged and the ship suffers extensive fire damage as crews battle the blaze. Firefighting remains ongoing with danger of wider destruction.

Mont Laurier Liverpool United Press

Chapman appeal delays execution in Hartford case

Gerald Chapman will not hang on June 25 as his counsel Nathan O Freedman claims. Freedman, filing reasons for appeal from the jury verdict that sentenced Chapman to death for the murder of Patrolman Skelly of New Britain, says the court may not act before October due to time.

Times Special Hartford Conn Gerald Chapman Nathan O. Freedman Freedman Chapman Patrolman Skelly New Britain

Hoosier Kennel Club Opens Annual Show at Athenaeum

The Hoosier Kennel Club hosts its annual dog show at the Athenaeum with over 400 dogs from across the country and three English St Charles spaniels. Barbara Hale and Lassie Plath star, while 300 trophies plus cash prizes await, including a grand silver tea set for the best dog, judged by C J Casselmen Otto Gross and Montgomery Purvience.

The Athenaeum Hoosier Kennel Club Barbara Hale DeQuincy St Lassie Lassie Plath San Antonio Tex Barbara W. D. Hale Indianapolis England A. R. Fisher Hope Ind Kennel Club C. J. Casselmen Chicago Otto Gross Fair Oaks Montgomery Purvience Huntington

Two Boys Held in Cincinnati for Vehicle Taking

Edward Perch and Charles Fatbour are in Cincinnati city jail on a vehicle taking charge. Trailed from Traders Point Indiana they allegedly took a car belonging to Edward Dollrickes of Cincinnati on March 29, hit a telephone pole near Indianapolis, then rode a taxi back toward Cincinnati before being captured by State Motor Police Losey and Burgess.

Edward Perch Charles Fatbour Cincinnati Traders Point Ind Edward Dollrickes Indianapolis Losey and Burgess

Bought One Dog He Gets 11

Ay Von Alrstolz of Bremen now living at 2645 Madison Ave with Fred Ru beck was caught by U S customs chief John A Rouse for trying to bring her ten children into the country. George Hawkins questioned duties on Afra and her brood. Royse ruled the offspring American born and not dutiable. Afra, a thoroughbred German police dog, with ten puppies born at the customs warehouse the night of arrival.

von Alrstolz Bremen Germany Fred Rubeck Madison Ave United States John A. Rouse Afra Indianapolis George Hawkins Rubeck Hawkins Royse

House Burns as Family Escapes in Night Fire

A Ravenswood home owned by F. C. Bonnet suffered about 2500 dollars in damage after a coal oil stove fire. Mrs. Walter Anderson escaped in night clothes with her brother Fred Bonnet 17 who leaped from a second floor window. The blaze spread to a neighboring vacant house owned by Earl McLaughlin causing about 500 dollars more damage. Mrs. Anderson fainted from smoke and was cared for by a neighbor.

Walter Anderson Ravenswood Fred Bonnet Bonnet

Flapper Fanny Comments on Bride Reactions at Weddings

Flapper Fanny quips that many brides who were not left at the church still wish they had been. The remark reflects social attitudes and humorous angles on婚 wedding experiences.

Mine Riot Wounds Many Near Morgantown

Reports to Governor Gore say a new mine outbreak near Morgantown wounded many people. Details are scarce and the governor's office notes most rioters in the coal field have been jailed.

United Press Charleston West Va Morgantown Gore

Open muffler charge against Carl Schnarr

State police filed a charge of driving with an open muffler against Carl Schnarr 22 of 1918 Roosevelt Ave in city court today.

Carl Schnarr Roosevelt Ave

Physician Testimony Opens Coroner Inquest in Oberholtzer Case

Dr. John K Kingsbury testifies at the coroner inquest into Madge Oberholtzer death, detailing her account of being lured to D C Stephenson s home and subjected to severe abuse. He recounts her four week struggle with poison self administration and her plan to kill Stephenson.

Blythe Q. Hendricks Madge Oberholtzer John K. Kingsbury Paul F. Robinson Corom.r D. C. Stephenson Ku Klux Klan Indiana Miss Oberholtzer Kingsbury Stephenson Aquor Hammond Ind Earl Klenck Earl Gentry Dr. Kingsbury Robinson

Indianapolis bus terminal opening ceremony planned for May

A city wide opening event for the new bus terminal in Times Square is set for May 19. J Edward Morris of Washington Bank and Trust Company leads the committee with Meyer Efroymson Tracy W Ellis Harry W Israel and Harry A Kahn as sponsors. Claude Wallin was named event manager and will present a program featuring Indianapolis industries and modern bus transportation displays.

Indianapolis Times Square J. Edward Morris Washington Bank and Trust Company Washington St Ilinois Missouri St Maryland St Capitol Senate Aves Senate Ave Morris Meyer Efroymson Tracy W. Ellis Indianapolis Times Harry W. Israel Harry A Kahn Eivic Associations Claude 8. Wallin Wallin Kansas City National Florists’ Association

No Bacteria Found In Stomach In Child Death

Dr. Virgil H. Moon of Indiana University School of Medicine reported no trace of bacteria in the stomach of Alvin Arthur Louden who, with his brother Kenneth Ray, died after illness linked to ice cream. Coroner Paul F. Robinson awaited the analysis before ruling on the case.

Alvin Arthur Louden Ben Louden Coffey St Virgil H. Moon Indiana University School of Medicine Paul F. Robinson Kenneth Ray Moon Robinson

Dunlaps and two men fined and jailed in vehicle taking case

James Dunlap and his wife Mabel Dunlap along with Har Vickers and Frank Delay were fined $100 each and sentenced to one to fourteen years by Judge Ji Collins in the Criminal Court for the vehicle taking case.

James Dunlap Mabel Dunlap Har Vickers Frank Delay Coats Ji . Collins

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